Steven Bergink

Steven Bergink is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen, holding positions at both University College Groningen (Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences) and the Medical Faculty (Department of Cell Biology). His research group focuses on the intersection of DNA repair mechanisms, protein quality control systems, and neurodegenerative processes.

Dr. Bergink received his master's degree in molecular biology from the University of Groningen, followed by a PhD at ErasmusMC in Rotterdam under Jan Hoeijmakers, where he studied DNA repair regulation through ubiquitin family posttranslational modifications. He continued this research focus during his postdoctoral work at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry in Munich with Stefan Jentsch.

• DNA Damage (100%)
• Protein Aggregation (97%)
• Quality Control (95%)
• Ubiquitin (89%)
• Polyglutamine (88%)
• DNA Repair (84%)

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the relationship between DNA damage, protein homeostasis, and neurodegenerative conditions. The research spans from fundamental molecular mechanisms of protein quality control to clinical implications in conditions like glioblastoma and ataxias. His work often involves chaperone systems, DNA repair pathways, and their connections to neurological disorders.

• Understanding the cause of ataxia in the DNA repair deficiency syndrome Ataxia Telangiectasia: a possible link between DNA damage and proteostasis (2013)

Dr. Bergink has supervised multiple research projects as indicated by the 3 supervised works documented in his profile. His research has attracted attention from both academic and public spheres, with media coverage of his work on ataxias. He maintains active collaborations across multiple institutions as evidenced by his research network.